Core Connections - What Your Diap...

Core Connections - What Your Diaphragm Has to Do with Your Pelvic Floor Blair Blyth

Healthy Families YYC by Dr Lindsay Nealon

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In this episode, Dr. Lindsay sits down with pelvic floor physiotherapist Blair Blyth to explore one of the body's most overlooked yet essential muscles: the diaphragm. While most people know it helps us breathe, Blair reveals how this dome-shaped muscle sits at the center of so much more - core stability, posture, digestion, circulation, spinal mobility, and even pelvic floor function.

From the surprising connection between the diaphragm and acid reflux to how shallow breathing creates compensation patterns in the neck, low back, and hips, this conversation illuminates the ripple effect of breathing mechanics throughout the entire body. Blair offers a simple starting point for anyone looking to reconnect: breath awareness in different positions, noticing where movement happens naturally, and fostering coordination between the diaphragm and  ... 

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diaphragm function and breathing mechanicspelvic floor and diaphragm connectioncore stability through breathingbreathing techniques for posture and painholistic core function and movement
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